25:13 These are the names of Ishmael’s sons, by their names according to their records: 1 Nebaioth (Ishmael’s firstborn), Kedar, Adbeel, Mibsam, 25:14 Mishma, Dumah, Massa, 25:15 Hadad, Tema, Jetur, Naphish, and Kedemah. 25:16 These are the sons of Ishmael, and these are their names by their settlements and their camps – twelve princes 2 according to their clans.
25:17 Ishmael lived a total of 3 137 years. He breathed his last and died; then he joined his ancestors. 4
1 tn The meaning of this line is not easily understood. The sons of Ishmael are listed here “by their names” and “according to their descendants.”
2 tn Or “tribal chieftains.”
3 tn Heb “And these are the days of the years of Ishmael.”
4 tn Heb “And he was gathered to his people.” In the ancient Israelite view he joined his deceased ancestors in Sheol, the land of the dead.